Lead Project Manager, Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity Programs

Delta Air Lines — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Estimated salary for Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $82,440–$146,770 per year, median $107,230. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.

The IFEC Technical Program Manager leads complex aircraft engineering, certification, and fleet modification programs supporting Delta's Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) systems and related onboard technologies. This role serves as the primary integrator between Engineering, Certification, FAA stakeholders, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Technology teams, OEMs, and suppliers to ensure successful delivery of aircraft modification programs from concept through certification, installation, and fleet deployment. • Lead end-to-end program management for aircraft engineering, certification, and fleet modification initiatives, ensuring successful execution from program concept through fleet deployment. • Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and governance processes encompassing engineering design, FAA certification activities, supplier deliverables, aircraft installations, testing, and operational readiness. • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including Aircraft Engineering, Fleet Programs, Maintenance Planning, Supply Chain, Material Operations, Flight Operations, Network Operations, Technology teams, OEMs, suppliers, and regulatory authorities to drive program alignment and execution. • Manage program scope, budget, schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes while providing executive-level reporting, business updates, and strategic recommendations. • Develop certification strategies and oversee compliance activities to ensure engineering deliverables, technical documentation, installation packages, and certification artifacts meet FAA and Delta requirements while supporting continuous process improvements.

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